Tarmac paths and footpaths in Burton upon Trent

Tarmac path prices in Burton upon Trent

Guide prices below are for Burton upon Trent, adjusted for the West Midlands, where surfacing rates run in line with our UK midpoint.

Item	Guide price (inc VAT)
Tarmac garden path or footpath, hand-laid	£55–£90 per m²
Example: 10 m² path	£660–£1,100
Example: 20 m² path	£1,200–£2,000
Example: 40 m² path	£2,200–£3,600

As a 2026 guide in Burton upon Trent, tarmac path work runs at about £55–£90 per m² including VAT, so a 10 m² path is roughly £660–£1,100. Guide only; the survey confirms a fixed price.

Do I need permission in Burton upon Trent?

Repairs, paths and edging work rarely need planning permission. In England, a new hard surface over 5 m² in front of a house needs planning permission unless it is porous or drains to a lawn, border or soakaway within the property.

Burton upon Trent: the local details

Burton upon Trent at a glance. As one of the larger towns in Staffordshire, Burton upon Trent sees regular survey visits.

Postcodes: DE14, DE15, DE13, DE65
Area: Staffordshire
Nearest towns: Swadlincote (4 miles), Derby (11 miles), Lichfield (12 miles), Tamworth (12 miles)
Pricing: West Midlands, in line with our UK midpoint
Kerb approvals: The highway authority

Nearby, we work in Swadlincote, Derby, Lichfield, Tamworth, Rugeley.

Layer by layer

What we do on a tarmac path

Garden paths, side passages and footpaths in hot-laid tarmac, edged with timber, kerbs or blocks.

Path set out to the line and width you want
Excavation to about 150–180 mm with spoil removed
MOT Type 1 base, about 100 mm, compacted
Timber, kerb or block edging on both sides
Gentle cross-fall so water runs off to the border

Burton upon Trent: common questions

How much does a tarmac path cost in Burton upon Trent?

As a 2026 guide in Burton upon Trent, tarmac path work runs at about £55–£90 per m² including VAT, so a 10 m² path is roughly £660–£1,100. Edging, drainage and a dropped kerb are priced separately where needed.

Which Burton upon Trent postcodes do you cover?

We cover Burton upon Trent including DE14, DE15, DE13, DE65, and nearby Swadlincote, Derby, Lichfield.

Can I get a free survey in Burton upon Trent?

Yes for new surfacing such as drives, paths, private roads and car parks. Small repairs are often priced from photos; if a visit is needed for a repair-only job, we tell you any charge first.

How long does a tarmac path take in Burton upon Trent?

Often 1–2 days. We book Burton upon Trent surveys alongside other jobs in Staffordshire, and give you dates once the specification is agreed.

Also in Burton upon Trent

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